Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz, MD
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1703, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz
Dr. Sherwin Barvarz, MD is a Yale-trained, double board-certified interventional pain physician and anesthesiologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He is the Founder and CEO of The Pain Institute of Los Angeles. He is also a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) in pain management and anesthesiology. Dr. Barvarz specializes as a non-opioid interventional pain specialist and holds licenses in California, Connecticut, and New York.
Education & Board Certifications
- BS in Physiological Science, UCLA
- MD, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
- Anesthesiology Residency, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2016-2020)
- Pain Medicine Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine (2021-2022)
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Los Angeles County
Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz's office located?
Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz's office is located at 5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1703, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz's board certifications?
Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz holds the following board certifications: Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology (2022), Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology (2023), Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz's education and training background?
Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz's training includes: BS in Physiological Science, UCLA; MD, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine; Anesthesiology Residency, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2016-2020); Pain Medicine Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine (2021-2022). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz have?
Dr. Sherwin A Barvarz has approximately 6 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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